Enrollment
297
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burns, OR
Henry L Slater Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Henry L Slater Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410249000361
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry L Slater Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Burns · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry L Slater Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry L Slater Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Burns, OR.
School address
District: Harney County Sd 3 · Oregon
NCES ID 410249000361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry L Slater Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry L Slater Elementary School
Henry L Slater Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Burns, Oregon, enrolling 297 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.9:1, Henry L Slater Elementary School is leaner than roughly 87% of Oregon schools and 27% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.6% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 297 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 136 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Harney County Sd 3 also operates Burns High School (215 students) and Hines Middle School (164 students) alongside Henry L Slater Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Henry L Slater Elementary School compares
Henry L Slater Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 4% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 13% in Oregon - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,018
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Henry L Slater Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harney County Sd 3, which includes Henry L Slater Elementary School.
$16,018
Per student
-11%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 60.4%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Henry L Slater Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burns High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hines Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burns High Desert Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Henry L Slater Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~297 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Henry L Slater Elementary School
How many students attend Henry L Slater Elementary School?
Henry L Slater Elementary School has 297 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burns, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry L Slater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry L Slater Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 27% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry L Slater Elementary School?
50.6% of students at Henry L Slater Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry L Slater Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Henry L Slater Elementary School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Burns, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry L Slater Elementary School?
Henry L Slater Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henry L Slater Elementary School rank among public schools in Burns?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry L Slater Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Burns, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burns on the city page.
Is Henry L Slater Elementary School a good school?
Henry L Slater Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Harney County Sd 3?
Besides Henry L Slater Elementary School, Harney County Sd 3 also operates Burns High School (215 students), Hines Middle School (164 students), and Burns High Desert Academy (7 students). See the Harney County Sd 3 district page for the complete list.
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